Paradigm flip? Investigating technology-integrated history pedagogies

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh DeSantis ◽  
Ryan Boyd ◽  
Kyle Marks ◽  
Jake Putsch ◽  
Terrance Shepler
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
First Century ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Asynchronous Instruction ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Synchronous Technology

Purpose Successful technology integration into the teaching of social studies is imperative in the twenty-first century classroom. This study sought to answer the following questions: do synchronous and asynchronous technology integration increase a student’s understanding of social studies content? Are synchronous technology-integrated social studies lessons more effective than asynchronous technology-integrated social studies lessons? How do students perceive the effectiveness of a synchronous technology-integrated lesson vs the effectiveness of an asynchronous technology-integrated lesson? The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the results of a quasi-experimental research project comparing the learning outcomes of students who participated in synchronous and asynchronous technology-augmented lessons. Findings The results of this study found that synchronous and asynchronous technology-enhanced lessons are both viable pedagogies for increasing a student’s understanding of social studies content. The results also yielded no statistical significance between the effectiveness of the synchronous instruction vs asynchronous instruction. However, a statistical significance exists when analyzing a student’s perception of their own learning. Students participating in synchronous technology-integrated instruction reported a higher confidence in the lesson’s ability to teach them, when compared to that of the asynchronous population. Originality/value By continuing to seek new ways to integrate technology effectively into classrooms, social studies teachers can design lessons more effectively to meet the needs of today’s social studies students. The need to understand the learning outcomes of various technology-integrated approaches will continue to grow as more technologies become available to social studies teachers.

Preservice teachers’ visions of themselves: powerful teachers or powerful social studies teachers?

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Alicia R. Crowe ◽  
Evan Mooney ◽  
Todd S. Hawley
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
Social Studies Teacher ◽  
The Common ◽  
Social Studies Teaching

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share findings from research on preservice social studies teachers’ visions of themselves as they prepare to enter their student teaching experience. Design/methodology/approach The guiding research question for this study asked, “How do preservice social studies teachers articulate their visions of themselves as powerful social studies teachers just before their student teaching experience?” Findings The authors found that their visions of themselves emphasized aspects of powerful teaching, yet lacked explicit and important connections to social studies teaching. In their discussion and conclusions, they share the implications of these findings for their social studies teacher education program and other social studies education programs generally. Originality/value The authors contend that while powerful teaching is important, without an emphasis on powerful social studies teaching, they may struggle to achieve social studies teaching goals and purposes, such as teaching for democratic living, the common good, or citizenship. The distinction between powerful teaching and powerful social studies teaching, the authors believe, should be of concern for social studies teacher educators interested in positioning student teachers to create classroom spaces focused on the common good, national and global societies, or the deepening of democracy.

scholarly journals Barriers in Instructional Technology Integration in Teachers in Social Studies at Jordan Elementary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abed-Latif Mohammad Smadi ◽  
Abdul Halim Mohammad ◽  
Faizahani Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Instructional Technology ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Education System ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Integrate Technology

The purpose of this paper is to identify the importance of using Instructional Technology(IT) in teaching social studies in elementary schools in Jordan. This paper explores theobstacles faced by female teachers in teaching social lessons in classrooms in Jordan.Lack of competence to apply technology to teach social lessons in class. is a problemthat occurs among female teachers in Jordan. Those with little experience find it difficultto apply because of the unavailability of equipment. the results of the discussion of thispaper can teach teachers to integrate technology into the education system, integrate ITinto classrooms and integrate IT in teaching social studies in Jordan elementary schoolsto improve the performance of female social studies teachers.

Social studies and beyond: attending to informal citizenship education in schools

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-300
Author(s):  
Mark T. Kissling
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Citizenship Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Studies Education ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Daily Interactions

Purpose Although social studies teachers are charged with explicitly teaching about citizenship, all teachers in a school implicitly teach about citizenship. That is, in their daily interactions with students, whether specific to subject area content or not, teachers impart lessons to their students about what citizenship is and what it means to be a citizen. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Examining the “powerful” stories of three teachers, only one of whom teaches social studies, this paper focuses on “informal citizenship education” across schools. Findings It concludes with implications for workers in and beyond the field of social studies education. Originality/value Ultimately, it suggests that as notions of citizenship education expand to include informal citizenship education, teachers will better teach students to be effective citizens.

Preservice teachers’ perceptions of teaching news media literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Joseph McAnulty
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Political Communication ◽  
News Media ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Civil Sphere

PurposeThis study explores social studies preservice teacher’s orientation toward teaching news media literacy in the era of fake news. Previous literature indicates that many social studies teachers express a desire to maintain neutrality in the classroom. As such, this study focuses on the preservice teachers’ articulated pedagogical practices around news media literacy, as well as the described forces and factors that influence their described stances.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses work from the field of political communication to analyze course assignments, semi-structured interviews and survey responses in order to consider the ways 39 preservice social studies teachers articulated their anticipated and enacted pedagogical practices around news media literacy.FindingsFindings suggest a prevalent desire among the participants to pursue neutrality by presenting “both sides,” echoing traditional journalistic pursuits of objectivity. The possible consequences of this desire are also explored. Additionally, the study suggests that parents, administrators and the content standards are viewed as forces, which will constrain their practices.Practical implicationsUsing theorizing about the civil sphere, this paper considers implications for teacher educators. The civil sphere may provide a lens with which to analyze news media and may help preservice teachers adopt practices they view as risky.Originality/valueThis study aims to extend conversations around the teaching of news media, controversial political and social issues and the preparation of social studies teachers in the current social and political ecology by working to align the field with growing conversations in the field of political communication and journalism.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Teknik Pembelajaran Listening Team Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPS Siswa

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Husnul Khotimah ◽  
Sumiyati Sumiyati ◽  
Nurjannah Nurjannah
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Team Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Instrument ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Quasi Experimental

[Title: Effect of Listening Team Learning Techniques on Student Social Studies Learning Outcomes]. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the listening team learning techniques on students social studies learning outcomes of SMK Negeri 2 Dompu in the 2016/2017 learning year. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a quantitative approach. The study sample consisted of 89 students consisting of two classes namely the experimental class (47 students) and the control class (42 students). The multiple choice form test instrument consisting of 20 test questions is used to obtain student learning outcomes data. The effect of listening team techniques on learning outcomes was tested using the t test. The results showed that the use of listening team techniques had no significant effect on students learning outcomes in social studies subjects of SMK Negeri 2 Dompu. The results of data analysis using the t-test formula show the value of tcount <ttable (0.007059 < 2.000). Based on the results, it can be stated that there is no significant effect of listening team techniques on students social studies learning outcomes of SMK Negeri 2 Dompu in the 2016/2017 learning year.

scholarly journals The use of photo comics media: Changing reading interest and learning outcomes in elementary social studies subjects

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 2300-2312
Author(s):  
Anwar Senen ◽  
Yuni Puspita Sari ◽  
Herwin Herwin ◽  
Rasimin Rasimin ◽  
Shakila Che Dahalan
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Elementary Social Studies ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Reading Interest

Reading is useful for gaining understanding, knowledge, and information. This study aimed to determine the effect of using photo comics media on reading interest and learning outcomes in elementary social studies subjects. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a Non-equivalent Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The subject of this study is elementary students at the fifth grade level. Data obtained through the implementation of direct learning to school by assessment using questionnaires and tests. Analysis of the data using the t-test. The results showed that the use of photo comics media has a significant positive effect on reading interest and student learning outcomes. This was evidenced after a positive change in asking students to read after being treated with photo comics media. In addition, student learning outcomes are satisfactory after integrating photo comic media in learning activities.           Keywords: learning outcomes, photo comics, reading interest, social studies;  

scholarly journals PENERAPAN METODE INQUIRY TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS TERPADU DALAM MATERI KERAGAMAN FLORA DAN FAUNA DI INDONESIA DI KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 1 TEBAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Agus Suwarno
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Is Implementation ◽  
Average Student ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The problem in this research is "Implementation Methods of Inquiry Against Student Results AtSubjects IPS Integrated In Creative Diversity Flora And Fauna In Indonesia In Class VIIJunior High School 1 Tebas", with sub-problems of research: (1) student learning control classwho did not apply his method of inquiry in social studies Integrated in the material diversity offlora and fauna in Indonesia in class VII SMP Negeri 1 Tebas. (2) The results of theexperimental class students learn to apply methods of inquiry in social studies Integrated in thematerial diversity of flora and fauna in Indonesia in class VII SMP Negeri 1 Tebas. (3) Thedifference in student learning outcomes with the experimental class control class thatimplements the method of inquiry in social studies Integrated in the material diversity of floraand fauna in Indonesia in class VII SMP Negeri 1 Tebas. The variables in this study consistedof the dependent variable and independent variables, the independent variable of this researchis the result of learning and the independent variables are methods of inquiry. This study usedan experimental method, the research is a form of quasi-experimental research or experimentwith the study design quasy two-group post-test only design. The population in this study theentire seventh grade students totaling 196 people. The sampling technique using clustersampling. Data collection techniques used in this study is the direct observation techniques,measurement techniques, and documentary techniques. And tools used are observation sheets(IPKG 2), achievement test, and documentation. Based on the analysis and discussion of dataobtained: (1) the average student learning outcomes in control class is 69.62 which is quiteenough. (2) The results of the calculation, the average student learning outcomes in theexperimental class at 73.23 which is quite good. (3) based on calculations using the t test wasobtained tcount ≥ ttable, 2.27 ≥ 2.00 then there is a difference in student learning outcomes with theexperimental class control class that implements methods of inquiry.

Leadership as enabling function for flourishing by design

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Elkington ◽  
Antony Upward
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Organizational Design ◽  
Development Program ◽  
First Century ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Core Motif ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to alert the reader to the urgent need to address the most pressing challenge and opportunity of the twenty-first century, namely, leadership that enables flourishing for all forever. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual paper suggests a heuristic for the reader and supplies a working model of leadership as enabling function for flourishing that arises from a survey of the literature around leadership development, as well as a brief review of the literature on flourishing. Findings The paper highlights the reality that there are, as yet, only a small number of organizations and leadership that have conceptualized and implemented the notion of flourishing by design and that a great deal more research and implementation needs to occur to prove the validity of the model. Research limitations/implications There is a need to undertake quasi-experimental research in which leadership development praxis incorporates the element of flourishing by design and then action research through which the outcomes can be measured, modified and ongoing improvements iterated into the organizational design. Practical implications This paper suggests a different mindset and skillset for leadership and, by implication, leadership development. The ongoing research into “Seeking Best Methods for Leadership Development”, through the authors’ Round 1 Delphi survey has uncovered the elements of Human Capital, Social Capital, Structural Capital and Self Leadership, as core elements desired by global CEOs as necessary for an effective leadership development program. What the authors did not probe for, and need to probe for, is the element of “Flourishing Capital” or the degree to which the leadership might be developed to serve as an enabling function for flourishing for all forever. Social implications If organizations design flourishing into the raison d‘être of the organization, then organizations will seek and develop leadership that has flourishing as a core motif and focus. If organizational leadership supports and enhances flourishing as a central motif, then a shift will occur from profit only to profit that supports flourishing for all forever. Originality/value The paper highlights the reality that there are, as yet, only a small number of organizations and leadership that have conceptualized and implemented the notion of flourishing by design and that a great deal more research and implementation needs to occur to prove the validity of the model.

Assessment practices in social studies classrooms: results from a longitudinal survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-181
Author(s):  
Kristal Curry ◽  
Doug Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Performance Based Assessment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present results from three years of a longitudinal “Assessment Attitudes and Practices” survey collected from a large school district in the Southern USA. Design/methodology/approach This paper focuses on both formative and summative “assessment practices” results from secondary (middle and high school) social studies teachers. Findings There was no statistically significant difference between secondary social studies teachers’ use of assessments and secondary teachers of other disciplines, nor was there a statistically significant difference in assessment use by year. Data results by assessment type were ranked in order of how often teachers claimed to use various assessment practices, and discussed in terms of assessment practices recommended by NCSS. Social studies teachers in this study were often more likely to report use of assessments of knowledge (including selected-response items) than performance-based assessment techniques (such as authentic assessments). Research limitations/implications The lack of statistically significant differences in assessment practices along disciplinary lines indicates homogeneity in the use of assessments that does not do justice to social studies. Practical implications Using Common Core standards or not, having a 1:1 technological environment or not, teacher respondents essentially reported using the same assessments, perhaps because high-stakes assessments did not change. Social implications There is a need for professional development that helps teachers see how performance-based assessments can be used to boost student performance on high-stakes assessments. Originality/value Studies of actual assessment practices (as opposed to ideas about how teachers should assess) are still quite rare, and provide a helpful window in understanding what is actually happening inside schools.

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